Dementia Adviser

We are looking for a dedicated and compassionate Dementia Adviser to join Alzheimer’s Society in Bridgend. This role focuses on our integrated service within Bridgend’s social services multi-disciplinary team. You will be part of a collaborative and supportive team based in the community and Glanrhyd hospital, playing a crucial role in helping people navigate the complexities of dementia. This is an exciting opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of those affected by dementia, providing essential advice and guidance at some of their most challenging times.

We strive to help maintain independence, improving sense of well-being, and putting people in more control of their own lives. We promote a person-centred service so that our support is unique to each individual, based upon their own aspirations and needs.

About you:

• We are looking for someone with an understanding of dementia and the needs of those living with dementia and their carers.
• You will need strong communication and interpersonal skills and be able to approach sensitive situations with empathy, offering non-judgmental support and guidance.
• The ideal candidate will be proactive, organised, and able to work both independently and as part of a close-knit team.
• Familiarity with using IT systems to manage referrals and record case notes will also be important.
• Someone who has working experience of assessing people face to face with an ability to assess their needs.
• Confidence in public speaking and ability to deliver presentations.

Dementia is the UK’s biggest killer. One in three people born in the UK today will develop dementia in their lifetime. At Alzheimer’s Society, we’re the UK’s leading dementia charity and the only one to tackle all aspects of dementia by giving help and hope to people living with dementia today and in the future. We give vital support to people facing the most frightening times of their lives, while also funding groundbreaking research and campaigning to make dementia the priority it should be. Together with our supporters, we’re working towards a world where dementia no longer devastates lives.

Our commitment to Equity, Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging:

We need to ensure the voices around our table better reflect and understand the communities we exist to serve. We strongly encourage individuals to apply who have a disability, impairment or health condition or individuals who identify as Black, Asian or from another minority ethnic background, as these groups are currently under-represented at Alzheimer’s Society. We want everyone we work with, as a colleague, volunteer, supporter, or someone we support, to feel included and that they belong at Alzheimer’s Society.

Our hiring process:

During your recruitment process we want to make sure that you bring your whole self and can be at your best. We are working hard to ensure our recruitment process is as inclusive as possible, so please do inform us of your experience and anything you think we could do better by completing our candidate survey when you apply. Please also contact Alzheimer’s Society Talent Acquisition Team for application support or any adjustments you might need.

To ensure fairness and consistency to select the best candidate for this role, all our applications are anonymised up until an interview has been confirmed. We recognise the benefits of AI, but if you’re considering using it to submit your application, we encourage you to reflect on the value it truly adds. AI tools often lack the personal touch and authenticity that set candidates apart. We want to hear your unique perspective, experiences, and skills, so we encourage you to showcase them in your own voice.

We try to avoid closing roles early where possible, however if we receive a high volume of applications, we may close earlier than the advertised closing date. Should this occur, we will aim to provide you with at least 48 hours' notice.

We are committed to safer recruitment and ensuring the welfare of those we work with; due to the nature of some of our roles, we might need to carry out a DBS check at the relevant level.

Giving back to you:

Our employees work hard every day to make a true difference in people's lives. We are proud to support them with a range of benefits, recognition and many options for working agilely, all contributing to a strong work-life balance. We also have various learning programmes to support you in your development and help you grow to realise your potential and shape a career with Alzheimer’s Society.